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Published: 2018-09-28 01:14:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 524; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 4
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Laid down in 1835 at the port of Genoa, and commissioned in 1839, the di Santarosa was Italia-Piedmonte's first steam-powered warship.She was intended to be able to outrun the ships of the Austrian navy as part of the preparations for the Risorgismento under the House of Savoy.
Armed with 2 200mm Paixhans-style guns on either side of the fore, as well as a battery of 8 smaller shot-firing guns aft of the paddles.
(will be expanded in conjunction with my new *new* NationStates, Italia-Piedmonte)
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I am indeed! Finally set back and finding inspiration. The last.. well, long while has been a cyclone.
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Well, at least it is good to see you again!
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Paddlewarships are some of my favorite, as far as old-timey boats go.
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I know right? They didn't survive long into the age of Ironclads though.
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